21(Space Internet) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the recent project aimed at space based internet
A
Starlink Network Project
2
Q
Is it project by NASA
A
Nope by SpaceX
3
Q
what is the aim
A
It wants to send 12000 satellites to spaces lower orbit and then give internet access to all
4
Q
why lower earth orbit
A
If Geostationary orbit is selected then we will have lag in speed but we might get good coverage
5
Q
what are the problems related to it
A
1 Crowding of space by 12000 satellite
2 Light pollution to observatories
3 Less practical because since 1957 we are able to send around 9000 satellite and now he wants to send 12000 in 2 yrs
6
Q
which country will get first access to this
A
USA and Cannada
